The transfer market, that great theatre of unfulfilled promises and last minute twists, has delivered another spicy subplot for the North London faith...
The transfer market, that great theatre of unfulfilled promises and last minute twists, has delivered another spicy subplot for the North London faithful. GoalZaza can report that Tottenham Hotspur have made a decisive breakthrough in their pursuit of the highly rated midfielder Isaac Allen, a move which now places them ahead of their bitter rivals Arsenal in the race for his signature.The news, broken by GoalZaza's own reliable sources, suggests a shift in momentum that will have the natives of N17 feeling rather chipper. For weeks, the chatter around Allen had been dominated by the Gunners, with Mikel Arteta's project seemingly the ideal landing spot for a player of his technical profile. Yet, football moves in mysterious ways. It appears that Ange Postecoglou's vision for a high octane, transitional style of play has swayed the player's camp. Allen's ability to receive the ball in tight spaces and then burst through the lines is exactly the sort of dynamism Tottenham have lacked since the departure of a certain creative force. Can Arsenal afford to let this one slip They have been stung before in these head to head battles.This is not merely about beating a rival to a signing; it is about the statement it makes. For Spurs, stealing a march on Arsenal for a player who seemed destined for the Emirates would be a significant coup. It signals a shift in the gravitational pull of London football, a sign that the balance of power is tilting. For their part, Arsenal will be furious. They have worked hard to build a dressing room culture that attracts top talent. To lose out on Allen, a player who could slot straight into their midfield rotation and offer tactical flexibility, would be a rare misstep in their recent recruitment drive. The next 48 hours will be critical. Get ready for squeaky bum time in the red half of North London.
